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Israel’s expected counter-strike will spur Iranian nationalism: Analysts

Iranians celebrating, following Iran’s attack on Israel, at the Palestine square in Tehran on April 15. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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WASHINGTON – An anticipated Israeli counter-strike to the recent barrage of Iranian drone and missile attacks will bolster Tehran’s theocratic regime by stoking nationalistic sentiment within Iran, analysts say.

On April 13, Iran launched more than 300 armed drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles across Israel.

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